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fletching flu-flu arrows in the traditional spiral way

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scp:
Another question. In the first webpage, two feathers are fletched in series. But in the second webpage, it appears that three feathers are all fletched in the same section of the arrow, just like the regular three fletch but in tight spiral. I think I will do it the latter way but use just two full-length feathers. Which way do you do it and why?

Justin Snyder:
You can see from the pictures that there are many different ways of doing it. It usually comes down to personal preference.

scp:

--- Quote from: Hillbilly on January 17, 2010, 01:30:40 am ---Wrap the feather so that the dull side is toward the front of the arrow.

--- End quote ---

Thank you. That appears to be the better way to say it and learn it.

Pat B:
The full spiral feathers will stop the arrow quicker. I use them to shoot(at) squirrels and they do fine. They go about 20 yards before they put on the brakes. A three fletch straight or helical flu flu will go a lot farther(50 to 60 yards).

Justin Snyder:
Pat, the ones he is talking about aren't the full length uncut with a slight helicoil, they are three full length wrapped 3 times around the shaft.

scp, If you cut the barbs off about 1/4" of the shaft on the front and the back you can tie them on the back by wrapping a piece of thread around the shaft. then wrap the feather around the shaft and tie the front. This will allow you to see what the finished shaft will look like with 2 or 3 feathers. When you decide what you like you can redo with glue.

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